Mary Fowler grabs vital chance to enjoy loved up moment with NRL star boyfriend Nathan Cleary as the Matildas star opens up on how ‘grateful’ she is to live Olympic dream
- ‘Grateful’ Matildas star Mary Fowler is living the dream
- On Friday she posted a series of images on Instagram
- One featured her boyfriend – NRL superstar Nathan Cleary
At 21, Mary Fowler has already achieved more than many footballers do in their entire sporting career.
Two World Cups with the Matildas, an Olympic Games in 2021 and a Women’s Super League contract with English giants Manchester City.
But Fowler remains modest, and on Friday she took to Instagramacknowledging how “grateful” she is to be living the life of a globally recognized professional athlete.
Her photo dump included a loved-up photo with her boyfriend – NRL superstar Nathan Cleary – and a celebration with her teammates after qualifying for the Paris Olympics against Uzbekistan this week.
Fowler is also spotted posing for a photo with Australian sporting legend Cathy Freeman, who won gold in the 400m track at the Sydney Olympics.
A ‘grateful’ Mary Fowler took to Instagram on Friday, with the Matildas star acknowledging how blessed her life is (pictured, with NRL superstar boyfriend Nathan Cleary)
Fowler’s photo dump included an image of the Matildas celebrating qualifying for the Paris Olympics
The Matildas defeated Uzbekistan 13-0 over two legs to seal their place at the Olympics (Fowler is pictured right, with teammate Lydia Williams)
Fowler found the back of the net early in the 10-0 defeat in Melbourne this week before being replaced by coach Tony Gustavsson
She met Cleary in Melbourne this week as the high-profile sports couple continued their long-distance relationship.
They have been rumored to have been dating since August before finally becoming official in January.
Cleary – who won the NRL virtual grand final for the Panthers himself in October – is a private person, but acknowledged in a recent interview that his love life is now an ongoing topic of conversation for many fans.
“It (media attention) comes with the territory. It’s something I have no control over,” he said.
“I just have to move on and not read too much into it.”
It is believed Fowler is now back in England, but this week the winger found the back of the net in Australia’s 10-0 win over hapless Uzbekistan on Wednesday night.
The result sealed Australia’s place at the Paris Olympics in July, where Tony Gustavsson’s selection looms as a genuine medal opportunity.